replication

replication

noun

Definition of REPLICATION

1

something that is made to look exactly like something else <bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden>

Synonyms carbon, carbon copy, clone, dummy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, mock, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction

Related Words counterfeit, fake, forgery, knockoff, phony (also phoney), rip-off, rubber stamp, sham; miniature, mock-up, simulation; reconstruction, re-creation; image, likeness, semblance, shadow; impression, imprint, print; approximation, reincarnation, version; extra, reserve, spare

Antonyms archetype, original, prototype

2

the act of saying or doing over again <we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data>

Synonyms duplication, iteration, redo, reduplication, reiteration, renewal, repetition, replay, replication, reprise

Related Words rebroadcast, rerun; recitation, rehearsal

3

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question <his carefully worded replications suggested that he was well aware of the punishment for perjury>

Synonyms comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, response, retort, return

Related Words back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark; defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation

Near Antonyms challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz; poll, questionnaire, survey

Antonyms inquiry, query, question